Tap 42 has been a Fort Lauderdale favorite since it opened in 2011. The concept has since expanded to Boca Raton, Coral Gables, and Midtown Miami. And now it has a sparkling new neighbor that's also the brainchild of Tap 42's founders: Bar Rita. The colorful, open-air beauty of a bar and restaurant boasts rooftop city views and a modern Mexican menu that rivals those of established favorites in South Florida. Its Sunday brunch has quickly become a city staple by offering bottomless mimosas, Corona Light, and breakfast margaritas made with tequila and champagne ($25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Once you get your buzz on, try Bar Rita's cauliflower tacos ($10.95) and carne asada fiesta fries ($12.95). But it's the truffle street corn guacamole, loaded with charred corn and truffle crema, that's the real winner here ($12.95). Hours are 4 to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to midnight Friday, 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.

Are you bored with burritos? Looking for a new take on tacos? Head to Bakan, located on the north end of NW Second Avenue in Wynwood, for a truly unique meal. When you spot the decorative cacti out front, you'll know you've arrived. If you're feeling adventuresome, look for the "Los Exoticos" section of the menu. Try the gusanos de maguey (MP), pan-fried agave worms served with blue corn tortillas and a side of guacamole; and the escamoles, a rare ant caviar sautéed with butter, serrano chilies, and epazote and then wrapped in a blue corn tortilla and topped with a spoonful of guacamole and pickled vegetables ($25). It's a rare dish that's a galaxy away from your 3 a.m. Taco Bell craving. Wash down your incomparable meal with one of 200-plus tequilas and mezcals, and call your mom to taunt her for telling you to stop eating worms when you were a kid. Hours are noon to midnight Sunday through Thursday and noon to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

An excellent taco in Miami is no longer hard to find. But few places craft one as masterfully as Charly's Vegan Tacos, which specializes in plant-based authentic versions of the Mexican classic. The restaurant concept, conceived by chef Charly Garcia and whose flagship is located in Tulum, makes its corn tortillas in house and fills them with a bevy of vegetables and meat alternatives. There are nine taco options, and they come in orders of three for $16. Go for the jackfruit pulled "pork" with ancho pepper adobo, shredded lettuce, cured red onion, vegan creme, and creamy green salsa. Another favorite is the al pastor, containing a mixture of grilled mushrooms marinated in achiote, garlic, pineapple, and cilantro and served with cured red onion, fresh pineapple, and cilantro. Here, the recognizable Mexican flavors have proven worthy enough to attract even the staunchest carnivores. Hours are noon to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Readers' choice: The Taco Stand

Wynwood's popular plant-based eatery Love Life Cafe is a standalone location that evolved out of the Love Life Wellness Center, dedicated to promoting a holistic approach to health. The café follows in that same spirit by offering its guests healthful meal options. The menu includes an array of vegan-friendly breakfast and lunch creations, such as the croissandwich, featuring a L'Artisane croissant, a vegan Just Egg patty, and cheddar "cheese," served with herb fries ($11), and the superfood-infused Love Life arepa, with black bean sofrito, avocado, and cilantro aioli sauce ($14). Its signature burger — made famous after winning the Plant-Based Burger Battle in 2016 — is a hearty superfood patty topped with homemade guacamole, pickles, plant-based cheddar, marinated kale, and cilantro aioli ($17). Love Life Cafe also serves plant-powered salads, soups, pizzas, burritos, tacos, desserts, and more. Hours are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Readers' choice: Planta

Traditional gastropubs go heavy on the meat, but Soul Tavern has created its own plant-forward niche. The Miami Beach restaurant and bar is all about creating a community around inspired, veg-strong cuisine and cocktails. There's the earthy wild mushroom and truffle pizza ($21); the fresh, pickly edamame hummus ($8); the Asian-inspired jackfruit gyoza ($13); the decadent truffle mac-n-cheese ($13); the flavorful, crispy oyster mushroom tacos ($19); and the beet-, bean-, and mushroom-based "Jucy" Burger ($19). Soul offers a full menu of libations, wine, and beer, but its herbal elixirs (served hot or cold for $7) level up the pub's presence on the Beach. Hours are noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 5:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5:30 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Every now and then, you've got to get away. Cruise through the serene farming areas of Homestead — a far cry from the pulsing nightlife and highway parking lots of Miami — and head toward the massive white rooftop letters spelling out "Robert Is Here." The veteran farmers' market has been offering tropical fruits, jellies, honey, and alligator jerky sticks to South Florida bikers and day-trippers since 1959. Once you're there, make a sharp left toward the milkshake stand, where the tropics come to life through freshly made concoctions in flavors ranging from guanabana ($10.31) to tamarind ($7.10) to mamey ($7.10). Limited-edition flavors such as canistel ($8.10) and black sapote ($7.64) are worth the up-charge. Pro tip: Add an extra buck to sweeten the shake with honey from the market. Hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

Forget your run-of-the-mill juice bar, where carrot juice and wheatgrass shots reign supreme. At Ooh Raw! you'll find all the colors of the rainbow, often in the form of photogenic fruit bowls made with hollowed-out pineapples and watermelons. The Wynwood spot is known primarily for its açaí bowls, which are colorful, nutrient-dense Instagram-ready works of art. Take, for instance, the popular Pineapple Express: It's a half pineapple packed with raw, organic Brazilian açaí blended with pineapple and coconut water and then topped with vegan and gluten-free granola, bananas, strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, coconut flakes, and a drizzle of honey ($12.95 plus $3 for the pineapple bowl and extra fruit). Looking to add some crunch to your concoction? You can substitute any of the toppings for Fruity Pebbles or Reese's Cocoa Puffs. The menu also includes juices ($7.95 for 16 ounces) and smoothies ($8.95 for 20 ounces), but it's the bowls that'll keep you coming back for those social media moments. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.